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037. Festivals In Their Cultural Context

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to commemorate
to feature
to feature
verbe
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(caractériser)

(caractériser)

présenter

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

miss

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celebration
celebration
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fête

fête

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

to celebrate
to celebrate
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(célébrer)

(célébrer)

fêter

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

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celebratory
Adjectif
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(fête)

(fête)

célébratoire

relating to the food or dishes specifically chosen or prepared to mark a special occasion or event

festival
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festival

festival

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

What is a "festival"?

A festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.

festivity
festivity
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(festivité)

(festivité)

fête

any social gathering that is celebrated in a cheerful way

festive
Adjectif
f
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festif

festif

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

parade
parade
nom
p
p
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d
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(parade)

(parade)

défilé

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

spectacle
nom
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p
p
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a
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(défilé)

(défilé)

spectacle

an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

to parade
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d
d
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(se montrer)

(se montrer)

se pavaner

to walk ostentatiously or confidently

spectacular
Adjectif
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(impressionnant)

(impressionnant)

spectaculaire

extremely impressive or dramatic in a way that captures attention

feast
feast
nom
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ea
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s
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t
t
(gueuleton, banquet)

(gueuleton, banquet)

festin

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

What is a "feast"?

A feast is a large and elaborate meal, typically prepared for a special occasion, celebration, or festival. Feasts are often characterized by an abundance of food and drink, served in a setting where guests gather together to enjoy a lavish spread. These meals can include a wide variety of dishes, ranging from appetizers and main courses to side dishes and desserts, often showcasing the culinary traditions and specialties of the host or the culture. Feasts are not only about the food but also about the atmosphere of celebration and friendship, with music, decorations, and festivities adding to the overall experience.

to feast
to feast
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ea
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(festoyer)

(festoyer)

fêter

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

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ceremony
ceremony
nom
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cérémonie

cérémonie

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

ceremonial
ceremonial
nom
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(rituel)

(rituel)

cérémonie

formal act or set of acts performed on special occasions, often with symbolic meaning

renewal
nom
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renouvellement

renouvellement

the act or process of beginning something after an interval

renewed
Adjectif
r
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w
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d
d
N/A

N/A

restored to a new condition

superstitious
superstitious
Adjectif
s
s
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p
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(superstitieuse)

(superstitieuse)

superstitieux

believing in irrational or supernatural ideas or practices, often based on luck or omens

centenary
nom
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(centième anniversaire)

(centième anniversaire)

centenaire

the day that an event becomes 100 years old

bicentenary
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(bicentenaire de l'événement)

(bicentenaire de l'événement)

bicentenaire

the specific day that an event turns 200 years old

flamboyant
flamboyant
Adjectif
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(flamboyant)

(flamboyant)

voyant

exhibiting striking and showy characteristics, often characterized by extravagance or exuberance

raucous
Adjectif
r
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au
ɔ
c
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(grinçant)

(grinçant)

rauque

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

somber
Adjectif
s
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m
m
b
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r
sombre

sombre

dark and gloomy in color, especially gray or black

pagan
Adjectif
p
p
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ə
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n
(pagan)

(pagan)

païen

relating to religions or spiritual systems outside the world's main religions

to commemorate
to commemorate
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commémorer

commémorer

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

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